Principal
Company: Archdiocese of Baltimore
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title : Principal, 2024-2025 School Year Parish/School
: St. Francis of Assisi School Location : 3617 Harford Rd,
Baltimore, MD 21218 Reports To : Pastor and Superintendent
Employment Status : Full-time, exempt Catholic : Required Position
Summary: Our Principal plays a crucial role in guiding the overall
educational program, ensuring that instructional practices,
programs, and activities align with the school's mission,
philosophy, goals, and objectives. Demonstrating a strong
commitment to the Gospel and the Catholic faith, our Principal
builds a faith community within the school and parish, effectively
communicating the Catholic mission to all stakeholders. Our
Principal fosters the Catholic Identity of the school by promoting
Catholic values and nurturing the faith formation and spirituality
of faculty, staff, and students while fostering an environment that
embodies our Catholic identity and facilitates encounters with the
presence of Christ. Our Principal reports directly to the Pastor.
The mission of the Parish : To form disciples of Jesus Christ who
joyfully live out the Gospel. The purpose of the School : To
nurture and sustain the God-given gifts of every person we
encounter in service to the mission of Jesus Christ, and in the
pursuit of academic excellence. Essential Functions: The Principal
implements the Roman Catholic Church's educational ministry for the
school and the community it serves, ensuring its Catholic identity.
As such, the principal provides instructional leadership that
attracts and retains excellent faculty and staff, ensures that the
academic goals achieved comply with the instructional guidelines
and policies of the Archdiocese of Baltimore (AOB), and maintains
the school's accreditation. The Principal serves as the primary
face of the school to all constituents. More specifically:
Instructional Leadership Oversees an instructional plan consistent
with the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school
and the parish. Provides instructional leadership for the
implementation of the curriculum of the AOB. Works consistently
toward improving the quality of instruction within the school by
fostering the professional growth of the instructional staff.
Provides for the scheduling and supervision of all student
activities. Implements the recommended AOB process of teacher
supervision and evaluation. Board Participates with the School
Board and its advisory committees. Assists the School Board in
preparing, understanding, and implementing the School's Strategic
Plan and informs the Board on Archdiocesan educational policies and
activities as well as national trends and research highlights.
Manages the school's annual operating budget in concert with the
Parish Controller, the School Board Finance Committee, the Pastor,
and Parish Finance Committee. Prepares and presents recommendations
for the annual operations budget to the School
Board/Superintendent. Personnel Selection, Development, Management
Hires, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates all
academic, program, and support staff in consultation with the
Pastor. (See organizational chart for details). Participates with
School and parish leadership in identifying and supporting
financial prospects for the school, seeking alternative sources of
revenue such as, but not limited to, an annual fund, an endowment
fund, and planned giving opportunities, and supports other
institutional advancement efforts of the school. Maintains and
enforces a non-discrimination environment in all activities.
Student Development Promotes cooperation with local parish and
community groups and assists in the recruitment of students.
Directs and implements policies for student retention, promotion,
graduation, suspension, and dismissal. Maintains communications
with the parents/guardians of the affected students. Selects and
recommends candidates for scholarships and tuition assistance.
General Administration and Organization Operates and administers
the school following the AOB policy, which includes spiritual,
educational, and administrative duties. Implements policies
approved by the Pastor. Ensures that the records of students and
faculty are maintained, as required. Works to establish procedures
to ensure the safety and security of students and all other
personnel while on school property. Coordinates responsibilities
and duties of the Assistant Principal and other staff. Establishes
a periodic review of school regulations, compliance, and
enforcement in accordance with the AOB Policy Manual. Oversees
teacher certification. Develops the school calendar in
collaboration with the Pastor/Superintendent. Establishes and
administers personnel policies for faculty and staff. Prepares all
necessary reports to the Pastor, School Board, and AOB Department
of Catholic Schools. Creates a robust leadership development
culture that recognizes the need for all school faculty and staff
to actively promote and prepare the next generation of school
leadership for St. John's and the broader AOB school community.
Community Relations Recognizes that Catholic schools and students
thrive through a vibrant connection with the parish life and works
closely with the pastor and parish staff to integrate students into
the life and mission of the parish and the Church. Strives to bring
the parish's mission, evangelization, and discipleship into the
school and the lives of the faculty, students, and their parents.
Oversees a public relations/marketing program which enhances the
image of the school in the local community. Collaborates with the
parish staff to authorize the use of the school facilities by
outside groups. Serves as liaison with parent and student
organizations as needed. Provides inspirational leadership and
visibility at school and community events. Recruits and maintains
competent, professional, and qualified staff, providing development
programs that encourage their spiritual, intellectual, and
professional growth. Position Qualifications: Practicing Catholic,
fully able to model Christian values, adhere to the Catholic
Church's teachings, participate in the Church's sacramental life,
and remain obedient to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Catholic education.
Master's degree from an accredited institution in educational
administration, supervision, curriculum development, or education.
Maryland certification as a Principal (ADMIN I & II). Minimum of
three years of teaching experience at the appropriate level. Three
or more years of experience in a Catholic school is preferred.
Catechist certification or ongoing faith formation. Technology
competency (e.g., database, spreadsheet, word processing, and
related applications). Collaborative leadership style with strong
interpersonal and team-building skills. Good oral and written
communication and motivational skills. *To be considered for a
teaching opportunity and to assist with determining compensation,
the following documentation is required to be uploaded with your
application: Resume, applicable certifications, licensures (PEL),
transcripts, and reference contact information. After submitting
your completed application, click "Go To My Presence" to upload
these documents. Then click the "My References" link on the right
side to submit your reference information. Thanks kindly!
Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Archdiocese of Baltimore, Dale City , Principal, Education / Teaching , Baltimore, Virginia
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